Interest age: from c 9 years

Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man who will stop at nothing to become richer and richer. There's Sleeping Brainy, the princess whose only dream is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Gingerbread Kid, who escapes persecution in his home country but struggles to f...

This fun book will have young scientists unlocking the world of Physics, seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home. Covering motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy and much more, this engaging and accessible guide includes comic strips...

Getting friendships right isn't easy. It's hard to find great friends, and even harder to hold on to them when rumours swirl or dramas unfold. But don't worry; psychologist and friendship expert Dr Angharad Rudkin and fabulous children's author Ruth Fitzgerald are here to show you how to find - a...

A gripping illustrated account of how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history by being the first men to conquer Mount Everest. For years, climbers and explorers had dreamed of being the first to reach Mount Everest's treacherous, icy summit. On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norga...

A gripping illustrated account of how Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to journey into space on 16 June 1963. As the post-war world was gripped by the Space Race between the USA and the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union surged ahead by putting the first woman in space in 1963. Discover ho...

This is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of fish. Striking colour photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive. See the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine...

Soar into the high-flying world of aircraft with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness 'Flight' is an essential guide to the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Young readers will pore over stunning photography and fascinating facts, featuring aircraft from...

Discover all kinds of inspiring and extraordinary careers in this illustrated book for kids! Why not become a cat behaviourist? Or a rollercoaster engineer? How about a coral reef gardener? Find out what's involved in these incredible careers and meet the real people who followed their dreams and...

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important football skills you'll need. Full of skills, tips, and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from scoring to defending.

Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way. Read about how gravity keeps the planets orbiting the Sun, find out how machines make life easier, and discover how magnets work - all visu...